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Climbs 210
Rocktype Limestone
Altitude 88m a.s.l
Faces S

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Slack's mate finding out if it's a joke or a gift at the grade © Dave Virden

Crag features

Quality steep and sound limestone. Very quick drying. Climbing is strenuous, but generally well protected, with quite a few real gems.
Very under starred in the current guide.

3/2/25- Crag bases at Eagle Rock and Orthanc cleared on a BMC organised meet re-revealing access to almost all routes

Approach notes


Situated about eight miles SW of Bristol, just beyond the village of Cleeve on the A370. From Bristol, turn east along Cleeve Hill Road just before the Lord Nelson Inn. Carry on for about
400 metres until you reach a small car park by a quarried wall. A small track leads into the Combe itself from a small building to the left of the quarry.

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Last updated on 28/Jul/2025

Access Advice

Ownership of the combe is divided between Avon Wildlife Trust (who own the eastern section) and the charitable trust Groundworks South (who own the western section where the majority of the crags are located). The Landowner does not allow climbing on the crags. If climbers do decide to visit and are asked to leave by Groundworks staff, they should do so politely and as quickly as is safely possible.

Goblin Combe has wonderful trees. Leaves from the trees lie dried on the ground, which itself is often humus. Both leaves and humus are highly inflammable when dry, as is now often the case between February and October. The danger of forest fire is therefore significant.

If you see smoke or flames:

  • Immediately make an estimate of its position using a Google Map dropped pin, Ordinanance Survey Lat/Long or WhatThreeWords;
  • Ring the Emergency Services, ask for the Fire Brigade. Give the location and stress the importance of sending a small vehicle e.g. Landrover or equivalent;
  • Email  [email protected] with the location details and pix

Be aware that there are frequently loose blocks at the top of the smaller buttresses - a cautious approach is advised. As with any crag, climbing here is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of, and accept, these risks, and be responsible for their own actions. 

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 15 February to 15 May

Reason: Nesting Birds

Ravens are nesting on Eagle Rock - the buttress should be avoided until the signs are removed.

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Last update: 28/07/2025  

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For Toot Rock at the folk with a bench, the bench is on the left side but very overgrown. Once you've taken the right hand path go past the first information board on the left to a large tree in a clearing on your right. The right hand path you take back on yourself a bit is there and quite easy to spot. Once you're at the top of Toot Rock there's two rock plaques on it and the flag pole has gone. I couldn't see a sensible way to scramble down on the left so we abseiled on the left at the top of Iron Age Goblin, there's a bit of a clearing to the edge there and a chair too.
ElBarto - 27/Jun/24
Girion and Gremlin Groove seem to have swapped names between here and the North Somerset Outcrops guidebook
Rhaegalex - 28/Apr/21
The flagpole at the top of Toot Rock has gone. There is just a wooden stump left.
cpoad - 13/May/19
The flagpole at the top of Toot Rock seems to have gone. There is just a short broken wooden pole left now.
cpoad - 12/May/19
Great little crag in an even greater setting.
Ander - 22/Apr/19
Climbed here for the first time yesterday; excellent little crag with good routes across a wide spectrum of grades. Good gear and superb rock. Will be back soon!
Gabe Oliver - 04/Oct/15
The peg on Moments in Space has now gone. Snapped during a short fall yesterday in wet slippery conditions. It was a rusty old knife blade. Not sure if the placement will take another. Route still protectable but a bit bolder maybe?
Didymus - 31/Jul/15
Currently restoring the overgrown routes. Gremlin Groove and Radagast both now in tip top condition.
The Pylon King - 11/Mar/14
Pulled a hold of Mithril a few days ago, it's marginally harder but not enough to change the grade.
remus - 08/Sep/12
Really excellent crag and a much higher quality of climbing than the star distribution would suggest. Though the tick infestation is severe!
Kemics - 21/Jul/12
A reminder to watch out for ticks, I have picked up at least one on three out of four trips here in the last couple of years. Do do a thorough check when you get home!
Bobling - 12/Aug/11
Don't leave anything of value in your car as it has been known for the local scumbags to break in to them for a rummage!
maresia - 29/May/09
Beware of ticks. Nasty little baggers which can quickly turn a day of climbing into chimpanzee level and style of grooming. Make sure you have long sleeves and trousers or a decent repellent. (if they work on ticks!?!)
Piers - 23/Jun/08
Gift Tolkien has a roosting barn owl at the top in cracks in the wall. Maybe think twice about disturbing!!
liz j - 03/Sep/07
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